Q&A with Milan Shopping Advisor Travel Tips - Packages/Deals & Travel Agents Near Me

• For what is Milan known? Milan is known for fashion and design
• What are the major brand names of fashion? What are their prices in comparison to what they cost in the US? Armani, Versace, Prada, Missoni, Gucci and so on--- with the currency exchange the prices should be similar
• What are the major shopping areas of Milan? Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Brera neighborhood for local boutiques
• If you only have one day for shopping, where should you go and what should you look for? Depending on the type of shopping, but the city center offers all the major designers.
• Where do the locals shop? In neighborhood stores
• Are there stores, markets, etc. where you can get designer brands at discounts? Yes, the outlets:

MILAN OUTLETS:

Diecidecimi, Corso Buenos Aires 59 (MM1 LIma). Tel. 02.204.6782. Garments for men and women, various brands.

Diffusione Max Mara, Galleria San Carlo (off Corso Vittorio Emanuele, near number 24 of this street, MM1 S. Babila). Tel. 02.7600.0829. Open 10.30-14.00, 15.30-19.30, closed Sun and Mon morning. Max Mara collections from previous seasons.

Etro, Via Spartaco 3 (bus 84). Open 10.00-13.45, 14.45-19.00, Sat 10.00-13.45 only, closed Sun and Mon morning. Tel. 02.5502.0218. The Etro outlet, garmets, textiles, cashmere.

Gruppo Italia Grandi Firme (Tellarini), Via Montegani 7/a (trams 3, 15). Tel. 02.8951.3951. Open 10.00-13.00, 15.00-18.30, closed Sun and Mon morning. Two floors, various brands (Missoni, Soprani, Cerruti, etc.)

Il Salvagente, Via Fratelli Bronzetti 16 (MM1 Lima then bus 60). Tel. 02.7611.0328. Open 10.00-12.00, 15.00-19.00, closed Sun and Mon morning. Open 10.00-19.00 on Wed and Sat. Two floors, designer clothers for men and women, most of the major Italian designers and a few French and American names.

I Santi, Via B. Corio 3 (MM3 Porta Romana). Tel. 02.5416.981. Open Mon-Fri 8.30-12.30, 13.30-17.30, closed Sat and Sun. Leather goods, a huge assortment of bags, suitcases, accessories, in this factory where products are made in full view. If you manage to find a copy of Hello Milano, you can obtain an extra 10% discount with the coupon on their advert (front page). Opposite this store, Football Corner offers football shirts, boots, accessories etc., official team merchandise.

Outlet Shoes, Via Martinetti 6 (MM1 Gambara). Tel. 02.406.903. Open Tues-Sat 9.30-12.30, 15.00-19.30. Factory outlet with a selection of Italian shoes for men and women.

Vestistock Due, Via Ramazzini 11/Piazza Lavater (MM1 Porta Venezia). Open 10.00-13.00, 15.30-19.30, Sat 10.00-19.00, closed Sun and Mon morning. Tel. 02.2951.4497. A smallish store, designer garments for men, women, children.